contrition

"Now that I'm older and mature, I admit that I was wrong."
- NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, who was arrested for a DUI and 6 times for confronting fans

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Train Wreck: Sorry for destroying your life. Are we good now?

Prof. Randy Pausch outlined the three parts of a proper apology:

1. What I did was wrong.
2. I feel badly that I hurt you.
3. How do I make you feel better? 

The Last Lecture, p.161

An earlier reference to Pausch here.